The United States has added several Chinese research institutions to its sanctions list, prompting strong opposition from China, which has urged the U.S. to correct its actions.

The U.S. Department of Defense has added certain Chinese research institutions to its sanctions list; Ministry of Commerce responds

According to a message posted on the website of the Ministry of Commerce on July 29, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters regarding the U.S. Department of Defense's inclusion of certain Chinese research institutions in its sanctions list.

Reporter: On July 23, Eastern Time, the U.S. Department of Defense updated and released the "List of Foreign Research Institutions Engaged in Problematic Activities" (List 1286), imposing sanctions on certain Chinese research institutions. What is the Ministry of Commerce's comment on this?

Response: We have taken note of this development. China strongly objects and firmly opposes this move.

The U.S. continues to overextend the concept of national security, artificially erecting discriminatory barriers, politicizing, weaponizing, and instrumentalizing scientific and technological cooperation, thereby obstructing exchanges and collaboration between China and the United States in the scientific research field—clearly going against the global trend of innovation and international cooperation.

China urges the United States to stop baselessly defaming Chinese research institutions, promptly correct its erroneous actions, and provide fair, impartial, and non-discriminatory treatment to Chinese research institutions. China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese research institutions and ensure the normal conduct of scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1872018627046601/

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